Publications by authors named "T R Bandgar"
Adolescent primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a rare endocrine disorder bearing distinctions from the adult form. This review examines its unique aspects, focusing on clinical presentation, genetic etiologies, genotype-phenotype correlations, and therapeutic management. Adolescent PHPT often has a genetic basis, whether familial, syndromic, or apparently sporadic, and identifying the underlying genetic cause is important for patient care.
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- The Asia-Pacific region faces a significant challenge with obesity, which is linked to various health issues and rising medical costs; a hypothetical 10% weight loss could lead to significant savings over the next decade.
- Using an epidemiological-economic model, the study assessed current and future obesity-related health costs and problems in Australia, South Korea, Thailand, and India, revealing that costs could increase dramatically if no action is taken.
- A 10% weight reduction could save billions in medical expenses by 2032 while reducing the incidence of obesity-related comorbidities, highlighting the need for effective policies to support obesity management in the region.
Introduction: Differentiating pheochromocytomas from other adrenal masses based on computed tomography (CT) characteristics remains challenging, particularly in lipid-poor lesions with variable washout patterns. This study evaluated CT features for distinguishing pheochromocytomas in good and poor washout subcohorts.
Methods: We prospectively analyzed 72 patients with unilateral lipid-poor adrenal masses.
Sexual dysfunction, depression, and marital adjustment in diabetic male patients.
Indian J Psychiatry
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Type 2 diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, and sexual dysfunction—especially erectile dysfunction—affects 35% to 90% of these patients, prompting a study on its links to depressive symptoms and marital satisfaction.
- The study included 120 male patients who were assessed for sexual dysfunction, depressive symptoms, and marital satisfaction using specific diagnostic tools, revealing that 88 patients reported sexual dysfunction and 32 showed depressive symptoms.
- Findings indicated poor glycemic control is linked to erectile and orgasmic dysfunction, with a negative correlation between sexual function and depression, and a positive correlation between sexual function and marital satisfaction, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention.
A 42-year-old man, a known case of FGF23-dependent hypophosphatemia, underwent 68 Ga- DOTATATE PET-CT, which showed a somatostatin receptor-expressing lesion in the left arch of foramen magnum that was correlated on MRI as a soft tissue lesion measuring 2.2 × 1.3 cm.
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